Resume for Students: Try These Free Templates, by Resume Genius on YouTube. 2 min 10 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 10 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a template that fits your stage. Look for student, high school, college or no experience layouts, and choose one that keeps everything on a single page.
Download the template file to your computer. It usually arrives as a Word document, so keep track of the folder you save it in.
Open the file in Microsoft Word, or upload it to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs. Both let you type straight into the layout.
Replace the placeholder name and contact details with your own. Use a phone number you answer and an email address that looks professional.
Fill in the education section first. Add your school or college name, location, expected graduation date, GPA if it is strong, and a few relevant courses.
Add any work, internship or volunteer experience in reverse order, newest first. Describe each role with one or two bullet points that start with an action verb.
List your skills, such as software, languages, and tools you have used at school or in clubs. Keep the list to what the job advert asks for.
Delete every sample line and leftover placeholder text, then check spelling and dates. Save or export the finished resume as a PDF before you send it.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep a student resume to one page until you have several years of real work experience.
Mirror the words used in the job advert so your resume gets past simple keyword screening.
Never leave sample text or brackets like [Your Name] in the file you send out.
Ask a teacher or careers adviser to read it before you apply, since fresh eyes catch typos.
Questions
Can I make a student resume with no work experience?
Yes. Lead with education, then add school projects, volunteering, clubs, sports and part-time or summer jobs. Any of these shows responsibility and skills.
Should I use Word or Google Docs for my resume?
Either works. Google Docs is free and saves automatically, while Word gives you slightly more control over spacing and layout.
How do I send my resume?
Export it as a PDF so the layout stays fixed on any device. Only send a Word file if the employer or application form asks for one.
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